NewJackGreat style and fitThe 2 stars is for the great style and fit and that's about it. The sole of the shoe started to fall apart immediately. I understand the material was chosen for the level of comfort but it breaks down very quickly and at the price point paid - its not worth it.

Great style and fit

Nov 10, 2018

The 2 stars is for the great style and fit and that's about it. The sole of the shoe started to fall apart immediately. I understand the material was chosen for the level of comfort but it breaks down very quickly and at the price point paid - its not worth it.

Merrell's reply

Hello! We apologize for your experience. We've sent you an email. We'd like to help! If you need further assistance give us a call at (800) 288-3124 and reference ticket 11962816 .

mnml.meSo close to the perfect shoe, just missing one thing.I've traveled all over the world, and have searched high and low for the ultimate travel shoe. The one shoe to rule them all that can go from the trail or the gym in morning to to a business meeting or a nice dinner in the evening. A shoe that feels good in all these scenarios, but also looks good in these social situations as well.
So far this Merrell Barkley is the closest I've found. It's low profile (i.e. no garish logos or fluorescent racing stripes like some trail-runners). It's lightweight so you can walk all day in them while exploring a new city. It's a sneaker (not a boot) so you can wear them with shorts without looking goofy. They are relatively water resistent (I haven't tested this too much yet) so you can keep your feet dry in a storm. And they are simple looking so can just as easily dress up with slacks and a button up or dress down with shorts and a tshirt.
They check almost all of the boxes. Almost! The one area they lack is in the tread. The grip is lacking. And coming from a company like Merrell with good outdoor pedigree, I would expect more in this department. I've already slipped once on crosswalk paint while crossing the street. It was a little damp so a bit slick, but still. If there was a reasonable tread on this shoe it would be perfect. Until then the search for the one shoe to rule them all continues....

So close to the perfect shoe, just missing one thing.

Nov 08, 2018

I've traveled all over the world, and have searched high and low for the ultimate travel shoe. The one shoe to rule them all that can go from the trail or the gym in morning to to a business meeting or a nice dinner in the evening. A shoe that feels good in all these scenarios, but also looks good in these social situations as well.
So far this Merrell Barkley is the closest I've found. It's low profile (i.e. no garish logos or fluorescent racing stripes like some trail-runners). It's lightweight so you can walk all day in them while exploring a new city. It's a sneaker (not a boot) so you can wear them with shorts without looking goofy. They are relatively water resistent (I haven't tested this too much yet) so you can keep your feet dry in a storm. And they are simple looking so can just as easily dress up with slacks and a button up or dress down with shorts and a tshirt.
They check almost all of the boxes. Almost! The one area they lack is in the tread. The grip is lacking. And coming from a company like Merrell with good outdoor pedigree, I would expect more in this department. I've already slipped once on crosswalk paint while crossing the street. It was a little damp so a bit slick, but still. If there was a reasonable tread on this shoe it would be perfect. Until then the search for the one shoe to rule them all continues....

Merrell's reply

Hi! Thanks for sharing your feedback. We'll pass along your comments to our product team! If there's anything else we can do to help give us a call at (800) 288-3124.

sonarToo narrowI ordered these because I needed black footwear for work and Merrell are one fo the few manufacturers who make footwear wide enough for me.....but not on this occasion. This is the third pair of Merrell size 8 footwear I have purchased but they are much more narrow than the previous items. They look great and seem well made but, reluctantly, I have had to send them back. The refund from Merrel was very quick. Can't fault the customer service.

Too narrow

Oct 15, 2018

I ordered these because I needed black footwear for work and Merrell are one fo the few manufacturers who make footwear wide enough for me.....but not on this occasion. This is the third pair of Merrell size 8 footwear I have purchased but they are much more narrow than the previous items. They look great and seem well made but, reluctantly, I have had to send them back. The refund from Merrel was very quick. Can't fault the customer service.